| Literature DB >> 23379556 |
N K Zenkov1, E B Menshchikova, V O Tkachev.
Abstract
The redox-sensitive signaling system Keap1/Nrf2/ARE plays a key role in maintenance of cellular homeostasis under stress, inflammatory, carcinogenic, and proapoptotic conditions, which allows us to consider it as a pharmacological target. Here we review the basic regulatory mechanisms of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE system, key targets for pharmacological intervention, and interconnection of this system with other redox-sensitive transcriptional factors. We also discuss the range of currently available pharmaceuticals. Finally, we promote "indirect" antioxidants as a promising strategy for prevention and treatment of wide range of diseases associated with oxidative stress.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23379556 DOI: 10.1134/S0006297913010033
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochemistry (Mosc) ISSN: 0006-2979 Impact factor: 2.487